Donations sought as Red Cross laments 'severe' blood shortage
The Red Cross is appealing to past donors and potential new donors as it says a "severe blood shortage" could result in delays for surgeries and other medical procedures.
Jan 21, 2026
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Therapeutics: News and Research on Blood Component Transfusion
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£13m NHS bill for 'mismanagement' of menstrual bleeds
A UK study has revealed that acute heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is placing a significant hidden burden on the NHS, with around £13 million spent annually on hospital admissions and post-discharge care.
Dec 10, 2025
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Life-saving frozen blood platelets prove safe to use in critically injured patients
Research has proven frozen blood platelets are safe and effective for use in critically injured patients—a breakthrough dramatically extending their shelf life for transfusions from one week to two years.
Dec 9, 2025
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Underused blood conservation technique can reduce odds of needing transfusion during heart surgery by 27%
A University of Oklahoma study published Sept. 3 in JAMA Surgery reports that acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH)—a blood-saving method in which a patient's blood is collected before going on heart-lung bypass and reinfused ...
Sep 3, 2025
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Blood conservation technique does not reduce need for transfusions, international study finds
An international study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine sheds light on acute normovolemic hemodilution, also known as ANH, a blood conservation technique.
Jun 12, 2025
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New study on darbepoetin shows how to best reduce need for blood transfusions in premature babies
A new study published in the Journal of Perinatology is helping premature babies avoid blood transfusions, thanks to new research and collaboration between researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City and the University ...
Apr 28, 2025
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A changing climate may jeopardize global blood supply
A new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health suggests a changing climate threatens the continuous availability of safe blood across the world.
Apr 16, 2025
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Improving blood transfusion monitoring in critical care patients: Insights from diffuse optics
Red blood cell transfusions (RBCTs) are life-saving treatments for critically ill patients suffering from anemia, a condition where the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to deliver oxygen effectively. While effective ...
Feb 3, 2025
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More blood transfusions linked to lower 6-month mortality in heart-attack patients with anemia
Giving more blood to anemic patients after a heart attack may save lives, according to a Rutgers Health–led study. The study, published in NEJM Evidence, affirms research conducted in 2023 that suggested mortality rate ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Hypovolemic phlebotomy beneficial before liver resection
For patients undergoing liver resection, hypovolemic phlebotomy reduces perioperative red blood cell transfusions compared with usual care, according to a study published online Dec. 9 in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Dec 11, 2024
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